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Image Description: the words “Application extended!. Join our senior editorial team. Applications open until 11:59PM on Wednesday, 8 December.” against an image of the Bridge of Sighs. Applications to join the Senior Editorial team and Creative team of the Oxford Student have been extended until midnight on Wednesday, the 8th of December! If you would […]
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Image description: Eric Garcia, dressed in a suit and tie, sits on a bench and poses for the camera. Like many others across the globe and at this university, I am autistic. My official diagnosis came shortly after my 22nd birthday this year, and in my desperate attempt at navigating this newfound knowledge about myself […]
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Image Description: the words “Apply now to join our Senior Editorial and Creative Team! Apply through the online form. Open until 5th December at 11:59 pm” against a background image of the Radcliffe Camera. Applications to join the Senior Editorial team and Creative team of the Oxford Student are now open! If you would like […]
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Image Description: Katie, dressed in denim overalls, a green shirt, and a beanie, smiles for the camera whilst at the beach. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to Katie Forsyth, an Oxford alumni who now works for KEEN – a charity which aims to provide social engagement for disabled youth. Katie, who graduated from […]
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Image Description: four students who are involved in a black and white photo with the word “Quartet” in the background. Sam Spencer is the writer behind a new production set after the December 2019 election called ‘Quartet’. Jessica Kaye sat down with him to talk writing during a pandemic and the challenges and joys of […]
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Image description: Tema Smith, curly haired and bespectacled, smiling. Some time in March of 2021, I had the opportunity to speak to Tema Smith, who describes herself as a “diversity advocate, writer, and Jewish community builder.” My conversation with her took place via Zoom (as all pandemic-lockdown interviews happen to take place). From the comfort […]
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Image description: (1) Helena, clad in a white top and (2) Jahnavi, in a yellow dress, both posing for the camera. As I make my trek to Lady Margaret Hall on a cold November evening, (without getting lost, for once!) to witness the makings of ‘Murder In Argos’, I am greeted […]
Continue ReadingJessica Kaye spoke to Loyd Grossman about his new book, his career and his advice for current students. I started by asking him about his new book and the inspiration behind it, in particular concerning the title: ‘An Elephant in Rome’. He emphasised the uniqueness of the statue and his insatiable curiosity to discover […]
Continue ReadingImage description: A close up of (1) Aditya, clad in an orange sweater, smiling, and (2) Shonal, clad in a white shirt, also smiling for the camera. In regards to the upcoming Diwali celebrations, I had the opportunity to speak to the President and Vice-President of the Oxford University Hindu Society (HUMSoc), Aditya […]
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Image description: Dr Stella Nyanzi stands and smiles while holding up a copy of her two books. At the time of my interview with Dr Nyanzi back in March, she informed me that she was currently in Kenya, having sought asylum after fleeing her hometown, Kampala, Uganda, after the January 2021 elections. In 2017, she […]
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Image description: The Regent’s Park College MCR logo- a fish and “Regent’s Park College MCR” Jessica Kaye spoke to Joshua Reid, the president of the Regent’s Park’s Middle Common Room discussing the recent MCR renovations and the role MCRs play in the university as a whole. Joshua Reid was elected president of the Regent’s Park […]
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Image description: (1) A close-up of Professor Dan Hicks and (2) his book The Brutish Museums I learnt to love History through my frequent trips to the museum with my late grandmother as a naïve, but enthusiastic five-year-old. The national museum in Kuala Lumpur, where I grew up in, did […]
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Image Description: Comedian Tez Ilyas pointing on a blue background Tez Ilyas is a British Pakistani comic from Blackburn. He’s known internationally for his stand up, appearances on panel shows such as Mock the Week and the Last Leg, his Tez O’Clock show and most recently for his debut novel- The Secret Diary of a […]
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Image Description: the President of ISoc, and the logo on a blue background. In this installation of our Student Spotlight series, we’ve interviewed Farabi, the current Oxford University Islamic Society president. What is the Oxford University Islamic Society? The Oxford University Islamic Society (ISoc) is a student-led society that caters to the needs of Muslim […]
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Image Description: a painted image of a ball in the Royal Palace of Naples The Coronavirus pandemic meant that many aspects of Oxford life were put on hold. One of the most glamorous and exciting of which is college balls, which are notoriously popular. I spoke to the organisers of three balls each scheduled for […]
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Image description: The Oxford Student logo on a dark blue background with text Do you fancy yourself as an Agony Aunt, a recipe creating connoisseur or a political commentator? Pitch a column to us and shoot your shot at a weekly place in our newspaper in print and online! All ideas are welcome and no […]
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Image description: (L to R) Ellen Buttrick, Giedrė Rakauskaitė, James Fox, Ollie Stanhope, and cox Erin Kennedy receive their gold medals. Erin Kennedy is one of Oxford rowing’s success stories. A double World Champion, European Champion, and world record holder, the 29-year-old Pembroke alumna (and 2014 Boat Race winner) won Paralympic gold last Sunday when […]
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Image description: portrait of General David Petraeus Content warnings: Discussion of warfare, violence, conflict, and terrorist attacks. Dan Harrison interviews General David H. Petraeus, getting his take on the West’s involvement in Afghanistan and the challenges it poses to the UK’s global role. General Petraeus is an intriguing character. He lives a relentless life, where […]
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Image description: a picture of Rhys Nicholson on a green background Gaia Clark Nevola talks to Rhys Nicholson, an Australian comedian, about his style of comedy, his inspirations and where he’s hoping to head next. The disadvantage of having spent lockdown re-watching the sharp and at times manic comedy of Rhys Nicholson is that now […]
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